The Anambra State Police Command, in collaboration with the Anambra Vigilante Group, has apprehended a 24-year-old man, Chidubem Anyigo, for allegedly burglaring a parish house and stealing an iPhone 16 Pro Max belonging to a Catholic cleric. The arrest was made on October 30 at the Relief Market, following a coordinated crackdown on criminal activities in the area. This operation is part of the command's ongoing efforts to adopt intelligence-led policing and strengthen ties with local security outfits to curb burglary and theft.
According to the Anambra State Police Command spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, the joint team used credible local intelligence to close in on the suspect. The arrest is a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the burglary at St. Hilary Parish House, Owelle-Aja, Awada, Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Ikenga stated that the suspect allegedly burgled the parish house and stole valuable assets, including the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
During the arrest, operatives recovered valuable assets from the suspect, including the stolen iPhone 16 Pro Max and a cash sum of N150,070. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect acted alone in the burglary. The police spokesperson further revealed that the suspect is currently cooperating with detectives, making useful statements to assist in the ongoing investigation.
The stolen property has already been verified by the cleric, and the victim has positively identified the recovered items. The Anambra State Police Command is continuing to investigate the matter, and the suspect will be charged to court once the investigation is concluded. The command's efforts to combat crime have been commended by various stakeholders, including the local community.
The Commissioner of Police for Anambra State, CP Nnanna Ama, has commended the Okpoko Police Division operatives and the AVG personnel for their swift action and seamless coordination in arresting the suspect. CP Ama emphasized that community-backed intelligence remains crucial in modern policing in the state. He highlighted the importance of strengthening partnerships with community-based security structures and other stakeholders to combat crime.
The collaborative approach between the police and local security outfits aims to protect lives and property and sustain long-term public safety across all communities in Anambra State. The Anambra State Police Command's efforts to adopt intelligence-led policing have yielded positive results, as evident in the arrest of the 24-year-old suspect. The command's commitment to community policing has been reaffirmed through this operation.
The suspect, Chidubem Anyigo, is currently in police custody pending the conclusion of investigations. The Anambra State Police Command has assured the public that it will continue to work tirelessly to combat crime and ensure public safety. The arrest of the suspect is a testament to the command's efforts to make Anambra State a safer place for residents.
Key points
- Anambra State Police Command arrests 24-year-old for stealing iPhone 16 Pro Max from a Catholic cleric's parish house.
- The suspect, Chidubem Anyigo, was apprehended through a coordinated crackdown on criminal activities in the area.
- The recovered items include the stolen iPhone 16 Pro Max and a cash sum of N150,070.
